Lee High School 2016-2017

COUNSELING STAFF A-D - Ms. Clark E-I – Ms. Velazquez J-M – Ms. Morris N-R – Ms. Faris S-Z – Ms. Dennison Collegiate Coach – Ms. Dominguez Special Programs – Ms. Carpenter

REBELS ACCESS Remind me-to receive messages by text, text @mrvanhooz to 81010 Remind me-to receive messages by e-mail mrvanhooz@mail.remind.com To stay up to date with your grades – stop by our data clerk, Ms. Dehoyos in the front office to get your portal ID

PSAT October 19th Prepare for the SAT Determine your eligibility for a National Merit Scholarship. Fee- $15.00 Register with the bookkeeper before October 14th

Course Sequence for Foundations with Endorsements Plan English - 4 credits : English I, II, III & IV Math - 4 credits Required: Algebra I & Geometry Choice: two credits in any advanced math course Science – 4 credits Required: Biology Choice: one credit in Chemistry or Physics Choice: two credits in any advanced science course Social Studies – 4 credits – World Geography, *World History (local requirement), US History, Gov/Econ Foreign Language – 2 credits (2 years same language) Physical Education – 1 credit Fine Arts – 1 credit 7 credits in electives -4 of the electives may be dictated by endorsement requirements. See endorsement pages for more information

DISTINGUISHED MUST BE EARNED TO BE ADMITTED TO A TEXAS PUBLIC UNIVERSITY UNDER THE TOP 10% LAW COMPLETE ONE ENDORSEMENT EARN 4 CREDITS IN MATH (MUST INCLUDE ALG 2) EARN 4 CREDITS OF SCIENCE

PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGMENT DUAL CREDIT WORK (12 HOURS WITH A GPA OF 3.0 OR HIGHER BILINGUALISM & BILITERACY (3 CREDITS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE WITH A GRADE OF 80 OR HIGHER) PSAT, SAT, ACT (RECOGNITION AS COMMENDED SCHOLAR, ACT COMPOSITE SCORE OF 28, OR A COMBINED READING AND MATH SCORE OF 1250 ON THE SAT * EARN A BUSINESS OR INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

ENDORSEMENTS STEM- Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Stem Flex, Petroleum Engineering, Oil and Gas BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY- Business Management & Administration, Arts AV Technology & Communications, Information Technology, Finance, Marketing, Transportation Distribution and Logistics, Agriculture, Food and Natural resources, Architecture & Construction, Manufacturing PUBLIC SERVICES- Hospitality & Tourism, ROTC, Health Science, Education & Training ARTS AND HUMANTIES- Fine Arts, Theatre, Music, Humanities in Social Studies or Foreign Language MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES- combination of content areas

Advanced Placement GOAL To help students develop the study skills, habits of mind and critical thinking skills that they will need in college. Students who take AP courses are given the chance to earn college credit (while still in high school) and to stand out in the college admissions process. MISD offers AP courses and exams in many subjects. Exams are administered each year in May. Score of 3 or higher can be considered for college credit. It is the responsibility of the student/parent to check with prospective colleges to see if AP scores will count for college credit. Pre-AP and AP English and Social Studies courses require summer reading Pre-AP / AP Guiding Criteria and Agreement Form

Parents must attend a mandatory meeting in the spring if enrolling. Dual Credit Parents must attend a mandatory meeting in the spring if enrolling.

G/T Scholar Graduation Cords The following is a course list to be completed in order to qualify for a G/T Scholar Cord. English: English 1 G-PreAP English 2 G-PreAP AP English Language & Composition G or GD AP English Literature & Composition G or GD   Math: (Students who complete Algebra and Geometry G-PreAP prior to Grade 9) Algebra 2 G-PreAP in grade 9 PreCalculus G or GD in grade 10 Independent Study in G/T Math in grade 11 AP Calculus BC in Grade 12 (Students who complete Algebra 1 in Grade 8 or in Grade 9) Geometry G-PreAP Algebra 2 G-PreAP PreCalculus G or GD AP Calculus BC Science: Biology G-PreAP Chemistry G-PreAP Physics G-PreAP Choice of: AP Biology G, AP Chemistry G, AP Physics B G, AP Physics C G, AP Environmental Science G, Scientific Res. & Des. OR Anatomy & Physiology G, Social Studies: World History G-PreAP World Geography G-PreAP AP U.S. History G or GD AP U.S. Government G or GD AND AP Macro Economics G or GD & AP Micro Economics G or GD

DUAL CREDIT INFO Prerequisites for dual credit- Take the TSI-in the spring Apply to MC – Applytexas will happen in the spring after you register for a college course

COLLEGE BOUND ATHLETES Be aware that NCAA does not allow coursework through credit recovery (A+ Lab) or Credit by exam (CBE). www.eligibilitycenter.org

Course Category for Graduation Requirements EOC Assessments Course Category for Graduation Requirements CREDITS High School GPA and Class Rank College GPA

GRADE CLASSIFICATION 18 12 6 0 to 5 In order to be considered in the designated grade classification, the appropriate number of credits must be earned at the end of spring semester.

A+ Lab The A+ Lab is a credit recovery option for students who were not successful in one or more of their academic classes. After registering for an A+ class with their counselor, the student can make up the needed credit in the A+ lab before school or after school until 9 pm, Monday-Thursday All course work, including exams, must be done on campus.

Attendance matters 90% Rule 10th Grade Attendance 689-1608 10th Principals A-L Mr. Hailey M-Z Mr. Portillo Loss of Credit shows on your transcript You will lose credit: 1st Semester – on the 9th absence .

STATE ASSESSMENT INFORMATION In addition to completing all coursework students must pass five EOC exams. English 1 English 2 Algebra 1 US History Biology .

General Information Seniors should focus on college application, scholarships, etc. Juniors should try to take the ACT/SAT at least once at the end of their junior year. Sophomores should be maintain the best course average in each class. Work on practice SAT “questions of the day”-go to collegeboard.com and take the PSAT

HOW MUCH DO I NEED???? http://www.texasrealitycheck.com/

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